We are excited to announce the London Business School Launchpad 2026 Cohort.

Launchpad is London Business School’s startup pre-accelerator programme, organised by the LBS Entrepreneurship Club and supported by the Institute of Entrepreneurship and Private Capital. The programme helps some of the most ambitious founders at LBS transform early ideas into viable, scalable businesses.

The 2026 cohort brings together 30 startups and 90 founders working across a wide range of industries, including Consumer Tech & Marketplaces, AI infrastructure, B2B SaaS, Fintech, Climate & Energy, HealthTech, EdTech, and more. This diversity reflects the interdisciplinary talent and global perspectives within the UK startup community.

Over the coming months, founders will take part in an intensive programme of workshops, mentorship, and founder-focused training, guided by experienced operators, investors, and entrepreneurs. Participants will also learn from notable speakers, including Harry Stebbings (20VC) and Carlos Espinal (Seedcamp), while gaining access to the wider LBS entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Launchpad provides founders with hands-on support, mentorship from the LBS network, and access to one of London’s most connected startup communities. Many past participants have gone on to join the LBS Incubator, raise venture funding, and build high-growth ventures.

The programme culminates in a Demo Day, where selected teams will pitch their startups to a curated audience of investors and industry leaders, with the opportunity to win £18,000 in cash prizes.

We’re excited to introduce this year’s founders and their ventures below. Stay tuned for founder spotlights and updates as the Launchpad 2026 journey unfolds.